The coronavirus pandemic has highlighted staffing issues in the local health care system, specifically a shortage of nurses. Local hospital leaders recently voiced concerns over the lack of manpower at a county meeting, and Eyewitness News spoke to nurses to find out how they’re handling the situation. Some worry about a surge in positive COVID-19 cases this fall along with flu season. The nursing shortage isn’t new, but both nurses feel hospitals need to develop incentives before it’s too late. They also encourage residents to get their flu shots and continue to follow pandemic guidelines.